Translation of Spanish word "sofá" to English
sofá
/soˈfa/
Meaning
Nouna piece of furniture for sitting or lying on, typically with a back and cushions
How to use
Sofá ends in -a but is grammatically masculine: el sofá (plural: los sofás). Note the accent mark on the a.
🇬🇧 English
sofa
Example
Me senté en el sofá y comencé a leer un libro.
I sat on the sofa and started reading a book.
El sofá es muy cómodo para descansar después de un largo día.
The sofa is very comfortable to rest on after a long day.
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- sofá cama— sofa bed / sleeper sofa
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What does the Spanish word "sofá" mean?▼
The Spanish word "sofá" means "sofa" in English.
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